SUPPLIES & TOOLS:
- Lion Brand Mandala Sequins (Art. #555)
- Lion Brand Yarn Skein, #208 Rose Quartz (3-7, see measurements below)
- Lion Brand Size U.S. I/9 (5.5mm) Crochet Hook
- Lion Brand Stitch Markers
- Lion Brand Large-Eyed Blunt Needle
- MEASUREMENTS:
- Finished Bust
- XS 32" (3 Skeins)
- S 36" (4 Skeins)
- M 40" (4 Skeins)
- L 44" (4 Skeins)
- 1X 48" (5 Skeins)
- 2X 52" (5 Skeins)
- 3X 56" (6 Skeins)
- 4X 60" (6 Skeins)
- 5X 64" (7 Skeins)
- Finished Length
- XS 24 1/2"
- S 25"
- M 25 1/2"
- L 26"
- 1X 26 1/2"
- 2X 27"
- 3X 27 1/2"
- 4X 28"
- 5X 28 1/2"
- GAUGE: 16 sts + 17 rows = about 4" over pattern of alternating sc-flo and sc-blo sts see or abbreviations below for more)
DIRECTIONS:
To find the downloadable patterns click on the "GET PATTERNS" tab above.NOTE:
Pattern is written for smallest size with changes for larger sizes in parentheses: XS (S, M, L, 1X, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X)
When only one number is given, it applies to all sizes.
To follow pattern more easily, circle all numbers pertaining to your size before beginning.
Top is made in 2 pieces: Front and Back.
Each piece is worked from the lower edge upwards.
Front beg with 2 ties. Sts are then worked along long edges of ties and main part of Front is worked upwards in rows.
FRONT
Note: Two ties are worked first, then sts for Front are worked along long edges of ties and main part of Front is worked upwards in rows.
TIES (make 2)
Ch 65 (73, 81, 89, 97, 105, 113, 121, 129).
Row 1 (RS): Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across - you will have 64 (72, 80, 88, 96, 104, 112, 120, 128) sc in this row.
Rows 2-23: Ch 1, turn, * sc-blo in next st, sc-flo in next st; rep from * to end of row.
Fasten off.
Rep to make second tie, but do not fasten off after last row of second tie.
Join Ties to Begin Main Part of Front
Note: You will now work over the first half of the sts of second tie and the last half of the sts of first tie. This joins the ties and creates the first row of the main part of Front.
Tip: Fold both ties in half widthwise, with WS facing you and the folded ends aligned. Work the sts nearest to you on both ties.
Row 1 (Joining Row - WS): Ch 1, turn, working over sts of second tie, (sc-blo in next st, sc-flo in next st) 16 (18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30, 32) times; leave rem sts of second tie unworked; from WS, working over sts of last row of first tie, skip first 32 (36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64) sts, * sc-blo in next st, sc-flo in next st; rep from * to end of first tie - 64 (72, 80, 88, 96, 104, 112, 120, 128) sc.
Rows 2-66 (68, 70, 72, 74, 76, 78, 80, 82): Ch 1, turn, * sc-blo in next st, sc-flo in next st; rep from * to end of row.
Do not fasten off.
FRONT RIGHT SHOULDER
Row 1 (WS): Ch 1, turn, (sc-blo in next st, sc-flo in next st) 9 (11, 13, 13, 15, 17, 18, 20, 22) times; leave rem sts unworked for front neck and left shoulder - 18 (22, 26, 26, 30, 34, 36, 40, 44) sc.
Rows 2-16: Ch 1, turn, * sc-blo in next st, sc-flo in next st; rep from * to end of row.
Fasten off.
FRONT LEFT SHOULDER
From WS, skip 28 (28, 28, 36, 36, 36, 40, 40, 40) unworked sts following Row 1 of right shoulder (for front neck), draw up a loop in next st.
Row 1 (WS): Ch 1, sc-blo in same st as joining, sc-flo in next st, * sc-blo in next st, sc-flo in next st; rep from * to end of row - 18 (22, 26, 26, 30, 34, 36, 40, 44) sc.
Rows 2-16: Ch 1, turn, * sc-blo in next st, sc-flo in next st; rep from * to end of row.
Fasten off.
BACK
Ch 65 (73, 81, 89, 97, 105, 113, 121, 129).
Row 1 (RS): Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across - you will have 64 (72, 80, 88, 96, 104, 112, 120, 128) sc in this row.
Rows 2-99 (101, 103, 105, 107, 109, 111, 113, 115): Ch 1, turn, * sc-blo in next st, sc-flo in next st; rep from * to end of row.
Do not fasten off.
BACK LEFT SHOULDER
Row 1 (WS): Ch 1, turn, (sc-blo in next st, sc-flo in next st) 9 (11, 13, 13, 15, 17, 18, 20, 22) times; leave rem sts unworked for back neck and right shoulder - 18 (22, 26, 26, 30, 34, 36, 40, 44) sc.
Rows 2-6: Ch 1, turn, * sc-blo in next st, sc-flo in next st; rep from * to end of row.
Fasten off.
BACK RIGHT SHOULDER
From WS, skip 28 (28, 28, 36, 36, 36, 40, 40, 40) unworked sts following Row 1 of left shoulder (for back neck), draw up a loop in next st.
Row 1: Ch 1, sc-blo in same st as joining, sc-flo in next st, * sc-blo in next st, sc-flo in next st; rep from * to end of row - 18 (22, 26, 26, 30, 34, 36, 40, 44) sc.
Rows 2-6: Ch 1, turn, * sc-blo in next st, sc-flo in next st; rep from * to end of row.
Fasten off.
FINISHING:
Note: To use this yarn for seaming, first pull out the thin thread with the sequins.
From WS, sew shoulder seams.
Place markers on side edges of Front and Back, about 7 1/2 (8, 8 1/2, 9, 9 1/2, 10, 10 1/2, 11, 11 1/2) in. (19 (20.5, 21.5, 23, 24, 25.5, 26.5, 28, 29) cm) from shoulder seams. From WS, sew side seams from lower edge up to markers, leaving edge above markers unsewn for armholes.
NECK EDGING
From RS, draw up a loop along neck edge at either shoulder seam.
Ch 1, sc evenly spaced around neck edge; join with slip st in first sc.
Note: Designer recommends working 1 sc in each sc along back and front neck and 1 sc per every other row along side edges of neck to achieve a snug fit.
Fasten off.
Weave in ends.
ABBREVIATIONS:
beg = begin(ning)
ch = chain
ch-sp(s) = chain space(s) previously made
rem = remain(ing)(s)
rep = repeat
RS = right side
sc = single crochet
sc-blo = single crochet in back loop only (insert hook in back loop only of indicated st and draw up a loop, yarn over and draw through 2 loops on hook)
sc-flo = single crochet in front loop only (insert hook in front loop only of indicated st and draw up a loop, yarn over and draw through 2 loops on hook)
st(s) = stitch(es)
WS = wrong side